Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 4 Number 9, 1912 March 2
- 1884 Corbett & Ballenger's 12th Annual Denver City Directory.
- 1907 Ballenger & Richards 35th Annual Denver City Directory
- 1893 Corbett & Ballenger's 21st Annual Denver City Directory
- Colorado portrait and biography index : gathered and arranged from histories, magazines, newspaper files, land records, and many other sources, 1931, 1932, 1933, Denver.
- Index originally created by Henrietta Bromwell in 1933 of 31,000 items regarding biographies and portraits of politicians, miners, club women, newspaper editors, artists, businessmen, legislators, early settlers, settlements, mines, geographical...
- Colorado--Biography.
- 1933, 2005
- City Park Salida 573
- At Alpine Park in Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, a crowd of men, women and children gather around a faceted bandstand during a Fourth of July picnic. Trees fill the area; women wear white dresses and hats. Bunting drapes the pavilion; people...
- Alpine Park (Salida, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Salida (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bandstands--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.; Children--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.; Fourth of July celebrations--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.; Parks--Colorado--Salida--1900-1910.;...
- 1903
- Indian reception to the President
- View of a long line of Native Americans (Plains), some with umbrellas, on horseback and on foot, await the arrival of President Chester A. Arthur on a vast grassy plain.
- Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886.--Journeys--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Great Plains--1880-1890.; Horseback riding--Great Plains--1880-1890.; Visits of state--Great Plains--1880-1890.
- [between 1881 and 1885]
- Western History Subject Index
- Bianconi, I and company
- Depot and R.R. Street. No. 113.
- Flood water surrounds the stone railroad Depot in Boulder, Colorado. Logs are washed up on a rise by a wooden shed, and rail tracks show in the foreground. The Depot is a stone building with a gabled roof, bracketed eaves, and a cupola with a...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Floods--Colorado--Boulder--1890-1900.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Boulder--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Depot and R.R. street. No. 113.
- Flood water surrounds the stone railroad Depot in Boulder, Colorado. Logs are washed up on a rise by a wooden shed, and rail tracks show in the foreground. The Depot is a stone building with a gabled roof, bracketed eaves, and a cupola with a...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Boulder--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Western History Subject Index
- Branconi, J and company
- Umbrellas
- The Casino and Tower at Lakeside Amusement Park is decorated with American and German bunting for the 31st Bundesturnfest, Lakeside, Colorado.
- Bundesturnfest (31st : 1913 : Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Festive...
- [June 1913]
- Schaefer umbrellas
- An American flag flies above the crowd gathered for the 31st Bundesturnfest at Lakeside Park Stadium, Denver, Colorado. People sit in the grandstands or chairs; large umbrellas read: "1421 Larimer St., Schaefer Tent and Awning Co."
- Bundesturnfest (31st : 1913 : Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Festive decorations--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.;...
- [June 1913]
- Byers Branch
- People, holding umbrellas or United States flags, crowd the opening dedication ceremonies for the Byers Branch of the Denver Public Library, 675 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Colorado. Boys climb on an automobile by the stucco - brick building with tile...
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Monuments.; Denver Public Library. Byers Branch.--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Building dedications--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.;...
- [June 23, 1918]
- Laying of cornerstone of the Mt. Moriah lodge. No. 89.
- A crowd in Canon City, Colorado, gathers for the laying of the cornerstone of the Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge, at the southeast corner of 5th (Fifth) and Main. People carry umbrellas and cornets, and wear uniforms, sack suits and hats. Horses and...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1880-1890.
- 1881
- Canon City hose team, Canon City, Colo.
- Firemen in shorts run in harness, pulling their hose cart, in Canon City, Colorado. Crowds flanking the street include women in billowy white dresses and flowered hats; some hold umbrellas. Trees obscure buildings in the background, horse-drawn...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fire engines & equipment--Colorado--Canon City--1890-1900.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Canon City--1890-1900.; Spectators--Colorado--Canon City--1890-1900.
- [between 1895 and 1900?]
- Main Street after the flood of 1893
- Workmen with shovels and picks on Main Street around 3:45 p.m. as pedestrians watch them clear the street after the flood. The men are wearing hats and workclothes; the onlookers are wearing suits and dresses, two are carrying umbrellas. Main...
- Central City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Floods--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.
- 1893
- Chinese [children]
- Two Chinese American girls sit cross-legged under a parasol, on a city rooftop near a sign written in Chinese. The young children wear embroidered silk jackets and pants; one child holds a fan. Shows glazed ceramic pottery and plants.
- Chinese Americans--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Girls--1880-1900.; Roofs--1880-1900.; Umbrellas--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Chinese children
- Two young Chinese American girls sit cross-legged beneath a parasol. The girls wear embroidered silk jackets and pants; one child holds a fan.
- Chinese Americans--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Girls--1880-1900.; Umbrellas--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Second annual Sunflower Carnival
- View of a Flower Carnival parade entry, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows "China Jim," a Chinese businessman, in a suit and planter hat with a wagon and team. Chinese in skullcaps peek over the float decorated with paper lanterns,...
- Chinese-Americans--Performances & portrayals--Colorado--Co Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- 1894 August 24
- Denver, Auditorium, exterior
- View of City Auditorium in Denver, Colorado, during the 1908 National Democratic Convention; shows a crowd of people, cars, bicycles, vendor's stalls, bunting, umbrellas, and signs: "Entrance E, Delegates & Alternates," "News and Times Information...
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Political conventions--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Democratic National Convention (1908...
- [1908]
- In City Park, Denver
- City Park Lake and rows of wrought iron benches in City Park, Denver, Colorado; row boats in lake and docked on shore, small boat house or launch; men and women strolling, many with umbrellas or parasols for shade; people sitting under shade trees.
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- City Park, Denver
- View of City Park, Denver, Colorado, probably taken from north tower of City Park pavilion. Shows men, women, and children strolling in City Park; rows of wrought iron benches near edge of lake; women being helped off an early automobile; pony or...
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Recreation - group boating in park
- Men and women smile and pose in boat "33" at (probably) City Park, in Denver, Colorado; costume includes hats (bowler, straw) and umbrellas.
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Boats--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1920?]
- Two families seated on the grass in City Park near the Burns monument
- Outdoor portrait of two families in City Park, Denver, Colorado. The women wear hats decorated with flowers and the men hold umbrellas. A statue of Robert Burns is in the distance.
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Elegant group
- Studio portrait of women and men; outfits include puff shoulder bodices, print dresses, and capote hats. They hold umbrellas.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Couples--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Flower Carnival parade
- View of a two wheel cart decorated with greenery in the Sunflower (Flower) Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The cart is on the street near grandstands decorated with bunting and banners. Men and women ride safety bicycles...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bicycles & tricycles--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado...
- [August 1896]
- Flower Carnival
- Men and women, some with umbrellas, ride and stand beside safety bicycles decorated with flowers as part of the Sunflower (Flower) Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Full grandstands decorated with bunting and banners stand...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bicycles & tricycles--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [August 1896]
- Parade entry Flower Carnival
- Men stand and hold umbrellas over women who sit on safety bicycles decorated with greenery and flowers, Sunflower Carnival parade, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The men and women wear hats.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bicycles & tricycles--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Colorado...
- [August, 1897]
- Dedication of Washington School house, Colo. Spgs. Colo.
- View of Washington School dedication, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows a crowd including men in uniforms and people with umbrellas around a United States flag. The two-story brick school has panels reading: "Washington School," and...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Building dedications--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890- 1900.; Schools--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Spectators--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Sunflower carnival parade
- Sunflower (Flower) Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado: a group of men and women ride in a foliage covered, horse drawn carriage with the initials, "F [?]" in front; one man waves, the women hold umbrellas. In the background is a marching...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Marching bands--Colorado--Colorado...
- 1898
- Sunflower carnival parade
- Sunflower (Flower) Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado: passengers in white clothing ride in flower covered, horse drawn buggies; many hold umbrellas or parasols. Spectators line the street, some on bicycles.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- 1899
- Sunflower carnival parade
- A large crowd is gathered at the Sunflower (Flower) Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado: parade participants hold parasols or umbrellas and ride in foliage covered, horse drawn buggies. The downtown buildings are decorated with bunting and...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- 1899
- Sunflower carnival parade
- Sunflower (Flower) Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado: two couples, in white clothing, ride in a foliage covered, horse drawn buggy; the women hold umbrellas. Spectators line the street, some on bicycles.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- 1899
- Sunflower carnival parade
- Sunflower (Flower) Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado: several foliage or flower covered, horse drawn buggies with passengers, many hold umbrellas or parasols. Spectators line the street, some on bicycles.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- 1899
- Parade entry, Flower Carnival
- A man and two women sit in a four wheel carriage decorated with greenery and flowers as part of the Sunflower (Flower) Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The buggy is hitched to a two horse team. The man holds a whip and wears...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [1899]
- Parade entry, Flower Carnival
- Men and women sit in a four wheel carriage decorated with greenery and flowers as part of the Sunflower (Flower) Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The carriage is hitched to a two horse team with decorated tack. One man holds...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [1899]
- Parade entry, Flower Carnival
- A man and women sit in a carriage decorated with greenery and flowers as part of the Sunflower (Flower) Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The carriage is hitched to a two horse team with decorated tack. The man holds the...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [1899]
- Sunflower carnival parade
- Sunflower (Flower) Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado: a procession of several foliage covered horse drawn carriages; women passengers carry umbrellas or parasols.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- 1899
- Sunflower carnival parade
- Sunflower (Flower) Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado: passengers hold umbrellas or parasols as they ride in several foliage covered, horse drawn carriages. Spectators line the street, some on bicycles.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- 1899
- Parade entries Flower Carnival
- Two buggies, one decorated with greenery and flowers with the Star of David patterned on a wheel, the other a small two wheel buggy, Sunflower Carnival, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The larger buggy carries men, has a roof, and is...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [August, 1898]
- Parade entry Flower Carnival
- A man and women sit in a four wheel buggy decorated with flowers and greenery as part of the Sunflower Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The buggy is hitched to a team of two horses with decorated tack. The man wears a top hat...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [August, 1898]
- Circus
- Men and women sit in a four wheel buggy decorated with greenery as part of the Sunflower (Flower) Festival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The buggy is hitched to a two horse team with a decorated yoke. The women hold umbrellas. The...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- 1898
- Sunflower Carnival
- A man and women sit in a four wheel buggy decorated with greenery as part of the Flower Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The buggy is hitched to a team of two horses. The women hold umbrellas and wear hats. Another buggy is...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [August, between 1896 and 1898]
- Sunflower Carnival
- Women sit in a four wheel buggy decorated with greenery as part of the Flower Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The buggy is hitched to a team of two horses with decorated tack. The women hold umbrellas decorated with greenery.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [August, between 1896 and 1898]
- Sunflower Carnival
- A man and women sit in a buggy decorated with flowers as part of the Flower Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The buggy is hitched to a two horse team with decorated tack. The women hold umbrellas.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [August, between 1896 and 1898]
- Girls and women on donkeys
- Women and girls sit on donkeys and mules (some sidesaddle) during the Sunflower Carnival in Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. The girls and women wear hats and carry umbrellas. Houses are among trees.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Donkeys--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Girls--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.;...
- Girls and women on donkeys
- Women and girls sit on saddled donkeys and mules on a dirt road as part of the Sunflower Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. One mule has a large cloth blanket that extends from its neck to its rear legs. Some women ride...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Donkeys--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Riding--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.;...
- [August, between 1893 and 1900?]
- Sunflower carnival parade
- A group of women with umbrellas sit on a horse drawn float at the Sunflower (Flower) Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Two men in belted pirate costumes walk along with the team of horses. A driver wears a dark suit and top hat....
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Horse teams--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Colorado...
- 1898
- Sunflower Carnival
- Men on horseback ride past grandstands near the old Antlers Hotel on Cascade Avenue as part of the Flower Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Spectators sit in the grandstands that are decorated with bunting and banners. The...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Grandstands--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Colorado...
- [August, 1896.]